Stung for the 7th time

National Be Nice to Nettles Week will take place between the 14th and 25th May 2008. It's never too early to plan your next nettle event! Take a look at some of the activities you could do during the week.

Wild in the Garden

Our Gardening for Wildlife project has become the subject of an article in English Nature's magazine Nature's Place. More details of the project will be posted on the site over the coming weeks.

In the meantime, if you would like to know more or you would like a copy of our booklet Gardening for Wildlife in and around our towns then please send us an e-mail.

Enjoy your Local Nature Reserve

CONE is helping to promote Local Nature Reserves through a new website - Enjoy your Local Nature Reserve The aim is to provide information about Local Nature Reserves and events and activities taking place within them.

Wildlife Facts

Dandelions are a major nectar source for insects in spring.

Things to do

If your garden starts to dry out water a shady corner in the evening to bring out the slugs for your resident hedgehog.